vinyl
Americannoun
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Chemistry. the vinyl group, the univalent group C 2 H 3 , derived from ethylene.
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any resin formed by polymerizing vinyl compounds, or any of a group of plastics made from such resins.
This flooring is vinyl, although it looks like wood.
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phonograph records made of vinyl, considered collectively.
I'd like to sell my collection of vinyl.
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vinyl as the material or medium for such records or recordings.
songs recorded on vinyl.
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adjective
noun
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(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH 2 CH-
a vinyl polymer
vinyl chloride
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(modifier) of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin
a vinyl raincoat
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any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC
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(collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs
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The group C 2 H 3, derived from ethylene.
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Any of various chemical compounds, typically highly reactive, that contain this group and are used in making plastics.
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Any of various plastics made of vinyl, typically tough, flexible, and shiny, often used in upholstery and clothing.
Etymology
Origin of vinyl
Example Sentences
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In one corner of the lounge, you can dig through records under a neon sign that reads, “But have you heard it on vinyl?”
From Los Angeles Times
On its surface, the Midnight Hour is a record store, its rows lined with hundreds of vinyls collected from around the world.
From Los Angeles Times
Similar to vinyl records that saw a resurgence among millennial customers, DVDs are enjoying a comeback with some Gen Z buyers, even though the discs no longer drive significant studio profits.
From Los Angeles Times
Rosie Okatcha, an influencer from the U.K., proclaimed the year would be “The Age of Analog” with consumers swapping music streaming for iPods and vinyl records, and choosing crafting over doomscrolling.
From Los Angeles Times
Unlike turntables, which have become increasingly high-tech thanks to the “vinyl revival” of the last 20 years, almost all cassette players in current production rely on the same, basic tape mechanism from Taiwan, Richardson explains.
From Los Angeles Times
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